TS26 8AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TS26 8AF

TS26 8AF, Hartlepool has recorded a total of 293 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 76.82 per 1,000 population. This TS26 8AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TS26 postcode area, which has experienced 357 crimes and a crime rate of 14.18 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TS26 8AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TS26 8AF, encompassing approximately 3813 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TS26 8AF area, explore the TS26 8AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (17.50% increase)

TS26 8AF Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 32
  • Murray Street with total crimes: 30
  • Police Station with total crimes: 24

TS26 8AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8576.82-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour5722.2926.67%
Shoplifting4714.9517.50%
Criminal damage and arson2512.3278.57%
Public order216.55-12.50%
Burglary135.51-18.75%
Drugs103.41100.00%
Other theft102.62-37.50%
Other crime72.6240.00%
Vehicle crime51.8425.00%
Robbery41.31-55.56%
Bicycle theft31.050.00%
Possession of weapons30.79-25.00%
Theft from the person30.7950.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9573.1537.68%
Anti-social behaviour4524.9112.50%
Shoplifting4011.8053.85%
Public order2410.4941.18%
Burglary166.2945.45%
Other theft164.20128.57%
Criminal damage and arson144.20-30.00%
Robbery93.67125.00%
Other crime52.36-37.50%
Drugs51.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.310.00%
Possession of weapons41.0533.33%
Theft from the person21.050.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6958.47-28.12%
Anti-social behaviour4018.09-28.57%
Shoplifting2610.49-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson206.82-9.09%
Public order175.24-26.09%
Burglary114.4622.22%
Drugs102.8811.11%
Other crime82.6260.00%
Other theft72.10-65.00%
Vehicle crime41.84-42.86%
Robbery41.050.00%
Possession of weapons31.05-40.00%
Theft from the person20.79100.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9674.7345.45%
Anti-social behaviour5625.1727.27%
Shoplifting2814.68-44.00%
Public order237.3476.92%
Criminal damage and arson226.034.76%
Other theft205.77-13.04%
Drugs95.2428.57%
Burglary92.36-18.18%
Vehicle crime72.36-22.22%
Possession of weapons51.84-16.67%
Other crime51.31-44.44%
Robbery41.31-33.33%
Theft from the person11.050.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6670.01-13.16%
Shoplifting5017.30-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour4413.1129.41%
Other theft2311.5427.78%
Criminal damage and arson216.0390.91%
Public order135.51-18.75%
Burglary113.4110.00%
Vehicle crime92.88200.00%
Other crime92.3680.00%
Drugs72.36-22.22%
Possession of weapons61.84200.00%
Robbery61.57500.00%
Theft from the person11.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7662.402.70%
Shoplifting5219.93108.00%
Anti-social behaviour3413.6347.83%
Other theft188.9150.00%
Public order164.72-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.20-42.11%
Burglary102.88-9.09%
Drugs92.62-10.00%
Other crime52.36-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.3150.00%
Possession of weapons20.79-50.00%
Robbery10.52-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7455.8510.45%
Shoplifting2519.40-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour236.5535.29%
Public order206.0333.33%
Criminal damage and arson195.2458.33%
Other theft124.9820.00%
Burglary113.15175.00%
Drugs102.8842.86%
Other crime62.62-25.00%
Robbery41.5733.33%
Possession of weapons41.05100.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Theft from the person20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6746.67-5.63%
Shoplifting3017.573.45%
Anti-social behaviour177.87-41.38%
Public order154.46-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson123.93-33.33%
Other theft103.15-9.09%
Other crime82.62100.00%
Drugs72.1075.00%
Burglary41.840.00%
Robbery31.050.00%
Theft from the person20.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7153.2318.33%
Anti-social behaviour2918.6231.82%
Shoplifting297.60-3.33%
Public order197.605.56%
Criminal damage and arson184.9820.00%
Other theft114.72-8.33%
Vehicle crime82.880.00%
Burglary42.100.00%
Other crime41.050.00%
Drugs41.05-50.00%
Robbery31.050.00%
Possession of weapons20.79-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6046.93-28.57%
Shoplifting3015.73-30.23%
Anti-social behaviour227.87-12.00%
Public order185.7728.57%
Criminal damage and arson154.72-34.78%
Other theft123.93-29.41%
Drugs83.1560.00%
Burglary42.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons41.0533.33%
Other crime41.0533.33%
Theft from the person21.050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8462.9340.00%
Shoplifting4322.0259.26%
Anti-social behaviour2511.27-19.35%
Criminal damage and arson236.5515.00%
Other theft176.03-19.05%
Public order144.46-17.65%
Burglary83.67-11.11%
Robbery62.10100.00%
Vehicle crime61.5720.00%
Drugs51.570.00%
Other crime31.31-80.00%
Possession of weapons30.790.00%
Theft from the person20.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6056.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour3115.730.00%
Shoplifting278.130.00%
Other theft217.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson205.510.00%
Public order175.240.00%
Other crime154.460.00%
Burglary93.930.00%
Drugs52.360.00%
Vehicle crime51.310.00%
Robbery31.310.00%
Theft from the person20.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20249
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 202315

A total of 903 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202485
July 202495
June 202469
May 202496
April 202466
March 202476
February 202474
January 202467
December 202371
November 202360
October 202384
September 202360

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20249
March 20243
February 20242
December 20238
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 220 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 202414
June 202420
May 202422
April 202421
March 202411
February 202419
January 202412
December 202318
November 202315
October 202323
September 202320

A total of 427 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202447
July 202440
June 202426
May 202428
April 202450
March 202452
February 202425
January 202430
December 202329
November 202330
October 202343
September 202327

A total of 423 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202457
July 202445
June 202440
May 202456
April 202444
March 202434
February 202423
January 202417
December 202329
November 202322
October 202325
September 202331

A total of 110 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202416
June 202411
May 20249
April 202411
March 202410
February 202411
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20245
June 202410
May 20249
April 20247
March 20249
February 202410
January 20247
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 217 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202424
June 202417
May 202423
April 202413
March 202416
February 202420
January 202415
December 202319
November 202318
October 202314
September 202317

A total of 177 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202416
June 20247
May 202420
April 202423
March 202418
February 202412
January 202410
December 202311
November 202312
October 202317
September 202321

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20249
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
October 20236
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TS26 8AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total32
    Shoplifting27
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Murray Street
    Total30
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Lucan Street
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order4
    Other theft2
  • 5. Middleton Grange Shopping Centre
    Total20
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 6. York Road
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Gainford Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Belk Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Errol Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Laburnum Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Dent Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary2
  • 13. Roker Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tankerville Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hunter Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 16. Milton Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Sheriff Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 18. Lowthian Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Elliott Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Morton Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Young Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 22. Grange Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Rodney Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Thornville Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Wharton Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Johnson Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Barbara Mann Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Christopher Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Sandringham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Elcho Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1